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FG09 BEJ

2009 Seat Altea

Grey Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

98,620 mi
Last recorded98,620 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2009 Seat Altea77,060 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG09 BEJ
MakeSeat
ModelAltea
Year2009
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 98,620 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 89,161 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2023 79,950 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2023 71,351 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 59,831 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Dec 2020 37,352 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2020 36,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear punctured / run flat / damaged

Pass 3 Jan 2019 34,116 miles

Front Inner brake disc faces corroding slightly

Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,013 miles

Rear Inner cannot see brake pads clearly to assess wear

Fail 22 Jan 2018 32,013 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Inner cannot see brake pads clearly to assess wear

Pass 23 Jan 2017 29,344 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 27,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 24,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,439 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 19,784 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 15,470 miles

How Reliable is the Seat Altea?

Based on 461,665 MOT tests across 29,343 vehicles.

74.5%
Pass Rate
7,299
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
29,343
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 12,536
coil spring broken 6,672
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,675
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,395
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,100
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FG09 BEJ is a 2009 Seat Altea in Grey with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2009 Seat Altea models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 77,060 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Seat Altea fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 12,536 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FG09 BEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Altea typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 17 years old, this Seat Altea is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FG09 BEJ registered?

FG09 BEJ is a 2009 Seat Altea, first registered on 31 March 2009.

Is FG09 BEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG09 BEJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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